re_alignment | [Video] [Originating from: Junk Pile] [Locked to: Drift]

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[Video] [Originating from: Junk Pile] [Locked to: Drift]

[He's honestly not certain if their usual familiarity applies, so forgive him if he seems stiff and formal.]

Drift. Hello. Vector Prime informed that he slowed the progress of the disease. And as I understand it you are no longer contagious as well.

[There's obvious relief in his voice. You can't even imagine.]

I...regret that our earlier meeting was so strained. Perhaps we can try again?

((hopefully I've done this right..?))

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[No he didn't. Because no one could replace you.]

[There will be others. He'll see to it.]

I think the people here might need us too. [And maybe this could be home, for the time being. Wing would like that, if he could be here and have both the sky, and you.]

I hope they don't need me, what I can do.

[All Drift can do is kill. That's no way to build a society.]

But...[He's trying not to give into the temptation: Wing, here, alive, a new place, hope. ] There has to be something I can do. [Other than leak on things.]

You can still defend people Drift. Why do you think the Knights train in combat yet still promote peaceful means?

[But have you ever had a chance to do anything else? Here's your chance.]

You still have contributions you can make aside from that. This place, even though the Primes are here there's little power structure beyond that. There will be power plays and positioning beneath them, and likely old rivalries and animosities to go with it. I'd rather not see our history repeated here. You have a unique viewpoint in that you've served on, and believed in, both sides.

I know. That's what I try to do. But it's harder than it looks.

[Sorry, Dent. You looked like a threat.]

You're right. And we need to be on our guard, all of us.

You especially. Be careful whom you trust. [Drift? Overprotective?]

Yes, it is. [Just killing is the easy route.] But for all its difficulty its results are often more rewarding.

[With a name like, maybe he's better off now..?]

We do. Not so much that it has us jumping at shadows, but we should be wary and even...proactive where we can be.

[It's honestly hard to fault you for that Drift. Just don't smother him too much!] I will be more careful yes. But that is also harder than it looks.

We're still waiting to see that.

[Hopeful, but honestly, not much has gone right for the Lost Light.]

Just do your best. [He nods.] You always do.

There's at least some personal satisfaction in doing the right thing though.

[He smiles in affirmation.] And I'll trust you to be a sounding board when I need it.

It's different when you know it's the right thing.

[Which he does, now. He'd been fooled before, but he knows this is what they need to do.]

[He grins.] More like your throwing toy.

This is true, yes. [And Wing is so very gratified that they share these views now.]

[He chuckles.] Why not both?

[Not that he needs to throw you around anymore. Chasing with swords though is a different matter.]

[Drift may catch on slowly, but it happens. Eventually.]

Why not? [He grins.] Because you'll have to catch me, next time.

[Oh, yes, chasing with large sharp objects? MUCH safer. You're in for a surprise, Wing.]

[He hopes.]

[Big things take a little while to sink in.]

Oh-ho? Is that so? It's not like you to run so is this a game, a race?

[Look what you've done. He needs so little encouragement to be sportive.]

[Are you getting Drift in a cocky mood? Apparently so.]

Why? You afraid you might lose to a grounder?

[Needs even less. Yes. Drift is even competitive about who is more competitive.]

[You started it. Looks like that cocky mood's gotten into Wing too.]

[He scoffs a bit.] Wait, are you honestly suggesting...?

[Oh dear. Add Wing's playful spirit into the mix and... This could be bad for the neighborhood.]

Did I stutter?

[Sorry, Wing. You were a good influence on Drift, but then he joined the Wreckers. Needlessly Competitive about Everything is the air they ventilate with.]

Unless, of course, you're afraid.

[A hearty laugh. Oh, you are really pushing it mister.]

Afraid? Drift, you haven't even named the game yet. All I hear is a lot of windy bluster, and it's no louder than that which passes under my wing panels I might add.

[Maybe you're rubbing off on Wing now, but really this was inevitable. Your relationship was founded in competition after all.]

[Had to bring up flying again? Like you're so superior? Hnf. He's got you.]

Maybe it'll be something underwater.

[At least that would suck for both of you?]

[Just pressing the advantage. Generally a good tactic.]

Oh! [WELP, now he's intrigued.] That could be...fun. [He thinks.] But are there any bodies of water around big enough? You know, I should really find out. Survey the area. I wonder if the First Forged have maps?

[What have you done!?]

[Tactics, from the mech who has fought ONE battle.]

We can find one. Unless you have a better suggestion.

[Credits where your aft is, Wing. Oh, now there's a saucy thought. ]

That's a good question. I think the topography keeps changing, at least here in the Junk Pile.

[!!! ... That you participated in anyway.]

No, oh no. I like it. I'll start looking tomorrow. [That twinkle in his optic? It's almost blinding even from where you are.]

[Hmm, if only credits had a use here. Maybe you'll have to find a one.]

But uh... your thoughts on what the something part of 'something underwater' should be?

[Welp, guess it'll just have to be outside the Junk Pile. There's a whole lot of Cybertron to explore!]

[You sure you want to drop this dime, Wing? Deadlock fought...a lot.]

Pick a pretty place. So at least you have that comfort when you lose.

[Sorry, Wing, but smack talk is how Drift flirts. Or at least how he feels comfortable flirting.]

I don't know. Race. Fighting.

[Huh, there was a thought.] Your blades even work underwater?

[Must everything with you be about size or quantity?]

[An arch look.] Aren't you concerned you're going to be distracted by the scenery? [A decidedly sultry look.]

[Well, Wing has tactics of his own. But he's not apologizing for any of them.]

Or both. Obstacle course?

They do, or they should. If the grips are sealed. [Uh, he should really check that.]

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[Old habits die hard. ]

[Whatever retort Drift was coming up with--oh and it was a good one!--sort of sputters into a choking sound. Yeah. Uh. Scenery. ]

I can...manage it. [Lame, he admits, but he's trying to regroup.]

[There. Regrouping complete, innuendo reactivated.] I could always loan you one of mine.

[So does that point count towards victory? Or is this pre-game still?]

Manage it? We can do something else if you think you'll have trouble.

[A wink and a mischievous snicker, which gets promptly sabotaged by an indelicate coughing snort. OH YOU. Offering your equipment around like that.]

But--uh...what if I like it so much I what to keep it? [WHAT? Seriously, you're faster at this regrouping thing than he is.]

[Exhibition match. Doesn't count.]

We could always do 'something else' later. [Oh, do not even let Drift's mind go there. Too late.]

[But now you have ignited his gallantry. And slightly too much earnestness.] _{Then it's yours.}

[Oh, he'll show you an exhibition.]

[A slow lift of the browridge, then a mischievous smile.] If you think that would suit you better. Then definitely. [Don't tempt him to make this NOW instead of later.]

Oooh. [A tilt of the head as he bites his lip.] I dare say that might be necessary then.

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